Port Macquarie   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

WAUCHOPE COLONIAL FLORIST MAIDEN HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo expected with Sass likely to find the front over Paralia and Twenty Four Guns. SASS (3) comes back a level today and ready to win with the blinkers going on. Gave her all in the heavy conditions when a narrow second over 1500m at Muswellbrook. Leading apprentice booked and can roll forward from the barrier. THE COMANCHE (5) fifth up today and gets a much better setup from the low draw. Taken back from the barrier and was giving them too big a start when eighth over 1600m at Hawkesbury. Expected to race closer and has top three prospects. PARALIA (1) improving with racing and a win looks imminent. Gripped on late when jumping in trip for solid third over 1509m at this track. Capable of making an impact. AIRWALKER (7) five weeks between runs when a plodding fourth over 1400m at Tamworth. Strips fitter and she gets the right run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sass looks ready to get off the mark.
1 34x63 PARALIA
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S L Brady, Mrs B Brady, G P Langlands, Mrs H Langlands, P Jans, Ms S Virtu, S B Fisher, Mrs R Pavan, P A Pavan, Lees Racing Pty Ltd, T J Gastin, S A Eaton, Mrs H M Eaton, D R Morris & B J James
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Ofcourseiam carrying 59kg at $3.60. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on August 23 over 1509m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Counterpart carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Sure to be a major player.
10
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Navy Blue, Gold Horseshoe On Bar Inside Circle Brand, Gold Armbands, Navy Blue Cap
2 7x DEVOTED TO YOU
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K Haug, B T W Mcluckie, Mrs M G Mcluckie, K Jackson, Five And A Half Men Racing (Mgr: D A Johnston), Savage (Mgr: B A Cook), QBD Five Racing (Mgr: A Welsh), C Speechley & V Speechley
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1500m, 11 len behind Jamarni carrying 57kg at $11. Likely to need this hitout.
1
EMILY FARR
Red, Gold Sleeves
3 742 SASS
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms K M Patterson, J R Kennedy, Mrs R M Kennedy, Ms C L Hallgath, Ms K M Gregory, R B Veitchy, Mrs K Barker & Mrs J A Knight
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1500m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Fireup with 57kg at $6.50. Before that second last in a small field at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind Cinsault carrying 58kg at $17. Will take plenty of stopping.
7
ANNA ROPER
Black, Yellow Stars And Cap
4 SCALIGERI
COLT PROSSER
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs T Prosser
On debut. Three-year-old colt by Castelvecchio out of Savethelastdance. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Port Macquarie over 1000m. Unplaced in recent trials and looks tested.
5
L P ROLLS
Red, Black And White Checked Star, Checked Stripes Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 x7548 THE COMANCHE
GLEN MILLIGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, G R Lechte, D V Russo, Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester), B D Anderson, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Est J R Markey & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright)
Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Aloysius with 59kg at $26. The race before that second last in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Le Troisir with 59kg at $13. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply.
1
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Red, Gold Sleeves
6 8 POWER CRUISE
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W Power
At debut, second last of 9 at Tamworth Cge Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dartbrook carrying 56.5kg at $10. Favour others.
4
A GIBBONS
Green, Gold Shamrock, Lilac Sleeves With Gold Armbands, Green Cap
7 40x64 AIRWALKER
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
R P Stapleford
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Montgolfier with 57kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nugget Smart carrying 57kg at $14. Can turn things around.
2
WINONA COSTIN
Sky Blue, Cerise Quarters And Sleeves, Cerise Cap
8 348x8 HIGHLAND HUSTLE
JOHN HIGGINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J A Terlich, J Higgins, M Burnell, Mrs J Ogston, Mrs J M Wood & Ms R I Wood
Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 8th of 11 at Taree Mdn on August 15 over 1262m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Ghayoor carrying 54kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bella Montagna carrying 57kg at $51. Minor place contender.
6
J GRISEDALE
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves
9 36x96 KIRONA STORM
DANIEL STANLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs N A Bourke & B J Payne
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Miss Force with 58.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1106m, in the wet; 5 len behind Mystic Way carrying 59kg at $91. Tested from the barrier.
12
SERG LISNYY
Turquoise, Grey Sash And Sleeves, Turquoise Cap Silver Stars And Pompom
10 7x5 PEQUENA DIVA
NEIL GODBOLT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
JW, RPM, PJM Kelly & Co (Mgr: R P M Kelly), S & E Rosen Racing (Mgr: S M Rosen), J Gibson, Dr S D Smythe, A B Gibson, K Bell, Mrs S E Bell, A Barbera & R McKenzie
Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Navy Pilot with 55.5kg at $61. Went for a break before returning got back early 5th of 7 at Dalby 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mr Worthington with 56kg at $4.60. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
9
JETT NEWMAN
Tartan, Gold Braces, Dark Blue Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 x0607 PURPLE KITTY
PETER CHEERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers
Most recently 7th of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1715m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Quick Buck with 57kg at $14. The run before that ran last of 11 at Taree Mdn on August 15 over 1262m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Ghayoor carrying 57kg at $8.50. Others rate better.
3
SHAE WILKES
Royal Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead, Pink Stars On Sleeves, Gold Horseshoe And Horsehead On Cap
12 90974 SMART ATTACK
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
R W Sharpe & Mrs M E De Gonneville
At the latest run got back early 4th in a small field at this track Cl1-Sw on August 23 over 1812m, in the wet; 10 len behind Khant Fail with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Kempsey Mdn on July 28 over 1450m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Shoot'em Up carrying 56kg at $101. Further improvement required.
11
JEFF KEHOE
Apricot, Black Braces, Striped Sleeves and Cap
13 2947x TWENTY FOUR GUNS
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
T S Howlett
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Fejer Dawn carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at this track Super Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1500m, 6 len behind Monte Tiana carrying 55kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this run.
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BEN LOOKER
Blue, Silver Shamrock, Silver Cap